(1963 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1963 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 SE LWB Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 112/3 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W112/3 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4975 mm / 195.9 in / 195.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1795 mm / 70.7 in / 70.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1455 mm / 57.3 in / 57.3 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm / 112.2 in / 112.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1482 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Fuel capacity | 82 l / 18.0 UK gal / 21.7 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 189 III / 189.984 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 8.7 : 1 |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 117.8 kW / 160.2 hp / 160.2 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 251.0 Nm / 185.1 lbft / 185.1 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 116.2 kW / 158.0 bhp / 158.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 52.7 kW/l / 1.174 bhp/cu in / 1.174 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 83.78 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.92 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | 12.40 m / 40.68 ft / 40.68 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.AS.ARB. | Suspension rear | SwAx.AS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 5.5JK x 13 B | Wheels rear | 5.5JK x 13 B |
| Tyres front | 7.50 H 13 | Tyres rear | 7.50 H 13 |
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 253 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SE LWB Automatic
